Stephanie Mahaffy

Accomplished Assistant/Office Staff

Walnut Creek, CA

acydhd@r.postjobfree.com - 925-***-****

I would like a administrative assistant position/office manager, I am an excellent support staff and handle duties in an efficient and timely manner.I have 11 + years in this field. My experience would benefit a local company in this Tri-Valley area. I would prefer to stay in the Bay Area locale. I have managed a team of 13 people. I am a "person Friday".

I am currently available for Immediate start.

I am customer oriented, customer service skilled and accomplished worker. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Driver

Uber - San Francisco Bay Area, CA - January 2014 to Present Responsibilities

Pick up dispatched calls from Uber. Transport to various locations including all Bay Area airports. Skills Used

Used my forty plus years living in the bay area to help expedite customers to their locations as the Uber app does not always show the fastest routes.

Canvasser

Yes on DD Campaign for Affordable Housing - Berkeley, CA - September 2016 to November 2016 Canvassed directly to the public - door to door, in residential neighborhoods all over Berkeley, until the voting ended.

Berkeley, CA

End Plastic bag Pollution - San Jose, CA - June 2016 to August 2016 Canvassed signatures on. Petitions to get on the General Election Ballot 2016. Dispatcher

Desoto - Pleasanton, CA - January 2014 to June 2014 General dispatching duties. Answering phones,driver/customer interfacing, schedule timed calls send drivers in co-ordinated route for pick ups and drops. Route the airport customers, Learned the "Flywheel" program for accurate computerized monitoring for the entire company. Managed 25+ drivers on a shift. Served as back up link when for drivers during emergencies. Driver/Dispatcher/Customer Service/Graveyard Office Manager Walnut Creek Taxi - Walnut Creek, CA - October 2004 to January 2014 Responsibilities

I was the primary dispatcher for the graveyard shift. I closed 5 days a week, set up early am dispatches. Co- ordinated drivers according to the calls at hand. I also made sure shift changes went smoothly. Kept daily logs up to date, and in order. I ran any drivers' credit slips at the end of their shift. I also was a full time night driver for a number of years. This position directly reported to and answered to Owner. Accomplishments

I was the longest standing successful graveyard dispatcher in the last 10 years. I made critical snaps that saved time and money, for the company and the drivers. My customers could always count on me to deliver service without.a glitch, and I was excellent at my job here. Skills Used

Customers and drivers were dispatched in a timely fashion. Picked up on time, delivered to their destinations promptly. All pre-set reservations were verified, confirmed and dispatched accordingly. I Utilized the two-way radio dispatch feature efficiently. Also dispatched the computerized version called,"Flywheel". I arrived for my shift on time and always completed my tasks before leaving. My living in this area for 40 + years allowed me to do this job with vast knowledge of where I sent these drivers with accuracy, and I never sent a driver into harms way. I Promptly answered phones with a professional voice. Showed customers every courtesy and never missed a days' work in three years.

Dispatcher

Atco Tow and Recovery - Concord, CA - January 2000 to January 2006 Responsibilities

Arrived each day on time. Processed credit card receipts from the night before. Updated the tow log. Helped public with their releases either property, or vehicle. Interfaced with law enforcement officials when necessary. I answered all phone calls in a professional manner. Answered police requests for tow and in turn sent drivers on calls with the appropriate equipment for the tow. Kept the office clean and presentable. Also handled insurance-club requests for flat tire changes, tows and lock-outs. Kept all invoices up-to-date and ready to send to payables for processing. Accomplishments

I learned how to keep a level head during stressful situations and stay calm. Interfaced with the general public in the most positive way possible, thus making a less-than-perfect situation no worse. I was reliable in this position and my tow drivers could always count on me not to send them into harms way. Skills Used

I realized that in some instances, callers were in a bad situation...on the freeway etc... and got them taken care of as quick as possible. The boss could always count on me to come in on time and never leave early.

EDUCATION

Active participant and donor to the UC Berkeley.Classical studies department run by Dr. Miller. in He showcased these findings in the Museum at the archaeological digs site in Nemea, Greece

UC Berkeley. Extension Program. - Berkeley, CA

1972 to 2003

certificate 1981 in office procedures and administration certificates 1980, Polly priest business school - Vallejo, CA

1980 to 1981

One and a Half years of study, Owner Operator Landscape Co,11+ years in Earth sciences ie; geology, geography, astronomy, oceanography etc Diablo Valley College - Pleasant Hill, CA

1978 to 1980

Monte Vista High Shool - Danville, CA

1973 to 1977

SKILLS

Accomplished customer service provider (10+ years), Business Owner in Contra Costa Country - Landscape Company (10+ years)

AWARDS

California All-State Honor Choir

June 1977

Best Vocal music students in the State of California. GROUPS

Sierra Club

January 1977

Participate on hikes. Love to camp, and fish. I enjoy river rafting and canoeing. I am a horticulturist and love the native plants deciduous to California.

Canvasser

June 2016 to Present

Actively collected signatures for a "Ban Plastic Bags" campaign. This is a measure which is going to be on the November ballot this year,

It basically asks people to vote on eliminating the use for plastic bags (like the ones at the grocery store). In their place, we offer a cloth reuseable/washable cloth bag for the pledge/support. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I've lived in this tri-valley area for over forty years and know this area well. I'm an asset to every company I have worked for. My strongest point in any work environment is my customer service skills with regard to dealing with the public. I am consciousness, punctual, reliable and accountable. I do well in a solo position with minimal supervison. I have also effectively been part of a team and held my position well.

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